Heartless thieves steal two parrots from home of man with Asperger's syndrome

A parrot, similar to the kind of one taken (Image: fatedsnowfox on Flickr)

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Heartless thieves stole two parrots from the home of a man with Asperger's syndrome while he sat totally unaware in his living room.

The burglars scaled the roof of the man's home on Brierley Street, Oldham before entering an upstairs bedroom through a window, police believe.

They also took a purse and a jewellery box during the raid - which happened between 6-9pm on Wednesday evening, January 31.

Greater Manchester Police are now appealing for witnesses in a bid to reunite the parrots with their distraught owner, 41.

Det Const Sam Blackwood from GMP said: "The victim is devastated by what has happened and is very fond of these parrots.

"In fact, we have been told that the parrots form an essential part of this man's life and bearing in mind his condition, he is finding it very hard to cope.

"I would urge anyone who has any idea of the whereabouts of these parrots to call us. What you may not realise is that they have been taken from a devoted owner who just wants them back. If you can help us please call the police."

Anyone with any information is asked to call police on 0161 856 9021 or call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.